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Symptoms Which May Indicate Bipolar Disorder

There are many symptoms which may indicate a bipolar disorder diagnosis may be accurate, and the symptoms exhibited by the individual will also depend on whether they are in a depression stage or a mania stage of the disorder. Understanding the signs of depression and mania can help you determine whether someone you care about may need mental health treatment.

The symptoms of mania can include:

Feeling an artificial sense of euphoria or of being high

Feeling extremely irritable

Unrealistic beliefs about the ability that one has

Grandiose thoughts

Feeling extremely energetic

Needing very little sleep, sleeping a few hours and waking with a feeling of being rested and refreshed

Rapid speech and non stop talking at a fast pace

Thoughts which race, and which jump from one topic or subject to another very quickly

An inability to concentrate or focus

Easily distracted

Risk taking and reckless actions without regard to the potential consequences

Being highly impulsive

Impaired judgment

During the depressive stage of bipolar disorder the following signs and symptoms may be seen:

Feelings of hopelessness and extreme sadness

Irritability

A sensation of being empty

A lack of energy, a constant feeling of fatigue or exhaustion

Being unable to feel pleasure in activities and hobbies that are usually enjoyed